| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $248.51 | 8.266% | $269.0518 | $269.05 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.48 | 11.323% | $77.3472 | $77.35 | $77.35 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.72 | 12.502% | $247.1894 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.79 | 11.460% | $16.4849 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.58 | 7.553% | $179.1618 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.32 | 13.827% | $159.722 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.58 | 4.704% | $87.5116 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.98 | $1,036.4687 | $1,036.46 | $1,036.45 | $1,036.50 | |